Spanish Conversation · Level 86
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Spanish word
estatua
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtatwa/
Meaning
- feminine nounstatue
Example
¿Has visto la estatua nueva del parque?
Have you seen the new statue in the park?
More examples
La estatua de bronce está en la entrada del museo.
The bronze statue is at the museum entrance.
Core concept
Sculpted three-dimensional figure in stone or metal used for decoration or commemoration.
Common phrases
la estatua de bronce
bronze statue
la estatua del parque
statue in the park
la estatua moderna
modern statue
Similar words
escultura: Three-dimensional artwork shaped for aesthetic expression, often abstract or experimental.
monumento: Public structure or work erected to honor or commemorate a specific person, event, or cause.
busto: Sculpted likeness showing only a person's head and upper torso.
Definition in Spanish
Figura esculpida en piedra, metal u otro material duradero que reproduce la forma de alguien o algo y se exhibe como elemento decorativo o conmemorativo.
Word origin
From Latin statua (from statuere 'to set up'), adopted into Spanish with the sense of an erected sculptural figure.
Usage tips
- Estatua normally refers to a representational, freestanding figure, while escultura covers abstract works, reliefs, and broader sculptural practice.
Related words
- estatuillastatuettenoun
- estatuariostatuaryadjective